diff --git a/manimlib/mobject/matrix.py b/manimlib/mobject/matrix.py
index a4c95f18..9541ddc0 100644
--- a/manimlib/mobject/matrix.py
+++ b/manimlib/mobject/matrix.py
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ class Matrix(VMobject):
         "include_background_rectangle": False,
         "element_to_mobject": Tex,
         "element_to_mobject_config": {},
-        "element_alignment_corner": DR,
+        "element_alignment_corner": DOWN,
     }
 
     def __init__(self, matrix, **kwargs):